Best of Brooklyn: Hip-hop DJ return to Brooklyn roots
Posted: Updated:A famous hip-hop DJ is returning to the city where he grew up, Brooklyn.
DJ Self has been spinning for artists like Alicia Keys, and now has a time slot to showcase his music at radio station Power 105.1 in New York City.
DJ Self grew up in Fort Greene during the golden age of hip-hop.
“Doing music to be honest, that was kind of like the only thing that I wanted to do. I didn't want to do anything else,” says DJ Self.
Now that DJ Self is established, he says he can help give back to the community that he grew up in.
“I decided to help out kids that don't have book bags or school supplies in my neighborhood in Brooklyn,” says DJ Self. “So I decided to start a thing called Gwinin' Gives.”
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Group works to bail out incarcerated New Yorkers
Group works to bail out incarcerated New Yorkers
The RFK Mass Bail Out group rallied outside of the Brooklyn House of Detention before attempting to bail out a woman who was incarcerated inside Thursday.
A group wants to help incarcerated New Yorkers who cannot afford bail.
A group wants to help incarcerated New Yorkers who cannot afford bail.
Officials: Firetruck operator suffered seizure before crash
Officials: Firetruck operator suffered seizure before crash
A firetruck operator crashed into multiple parked cars in Brownsville after he suffered a seizure, officials say.
A firetruck operator crashed into multiple parked cars in Brownsville after he suffered a seizure, officials say.
Vote: School Spirit Showdown Top 12
Vote: School Spirit Showdown Top 12
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 Brooklyn is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 Brooklyn is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
What's Going On: Oct. 19-21
What's Going On: Oct. 19-21
What's Going On: July 7-8
Here's a look at what's going on this weekend in Brooklyn.
Here's a look at what's going on this weekend in Brooklyn.
Poll: National Chocolate Cupcake Day
Poll: National Chocolate Cupcake Day
It's National Chocolate Cupcake Day. Do you prefer your cupcake with or without frosting?
It's National Chocolate Cupcake Day. Do you prefer your cupcake with or without frosting?
It's National Chocolate Cupcake Day. Do you prefer your cupcake with or without frosting?
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: Daigo Hand Roll Bar
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: Daigo Hand Roll Bar
Customers of a sushi bar in Brooklyn say there's nothing else like it.
Customers of a sushi bar in Brooklyn say there's nothing else like it.
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Celebrity Buzz: Cardi B, P Diddy, Orange is the New Black
Celebrity Buzz: Cardi B, P Diddy, Orange is the New Black
Wake held for rapper Hollywood Play
Wake held for rapper Hollywood Play
Friends, family and fans gathered in Brooklyn Thursday night as they bid farewell to rapper Hollywood Play.
Friends, family and fans gathered in Brooklyn Thursday night as they bid farewell to rapper Hollywood Play.
Cardi B meets fans, hands out coats to Brooklyn kids
Cardi B meets fans, hands out coats to Brooklyn kids
Rapper Cardi B was in Brooklyn Thursday, meeting fans and handing out free coats to children.
Rapper Cardi B was in Brooklyn Thursday, meeting fans and handing out free coats to children.
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Family Mexican sauce recipe becomes massive Bushwick business
Family Mexican sauce recipe becomes massive Bushwick business
A family business in Bushwick is making waves with its authentic Mexican mole sauce.
A family business in Bushwick is making waves with its authentic Mexican mole sauce.
Best of Brooklyn: ‘Drunkn Shots’ owner works to build legacy
Best of Brooklyn: ‘Drunkn Shots’ owner works to build legacy
With flashing lights and glitter flying in her kitchen, Daneshia Lynch whips up her sweet and sometimes boozy treats for her catering business, Drunkn Shots.
With flashing lights and glitter flying in her kitchen, Daneshia Lynch whips up her sweet and sometimes boozy treats for her catering business, Drunkn Shots.
With flashing lights and glitter flying in her kitchen, Daneshia Lynch whips up her sweet and sometimes boozy treats for her catering business, Drunkn Shots.
With flashing lights and glitter flying in her kitchen, Daneshia Lynch whips up her sweet and sometimes boozy treats for her catering business, Drunkn Shots.
BK home filled with nostalgic memorabilia, classic cars
BK home filled with nostalgic memorabilia, classic cars
A fortune telling machine inside of the Brooklyn garage of Steven Campanella.
Steven Campanella's Brooklyn home is a blast from the past.
Steven Campanella's Brooklyn home is a blast from the past.
Best of Brooklyn: Brownsville 8-year-old’s workout could put you to shame
Best of Brooklyn: Brownsville 8-year-old’s workout could put you to shame
Isaac Marrero is the Calisthenics Kid — an 8-year-old from Brownsville who sticks to an intense workout routine and structured diet for his large social media following.
Isaac Marrero is the Calisthenics Kid — an 8-year-old from Brownsville who sticks to an intense workout routine and structured diet for his large social media following.
Isaac Marrero is the Calisthenics Kid — an 8-year-old from Brownsville who sticks to an intense workout routine and structured diet for his large social media following.
Best of Brooklyn: Brooklyn-Phono vinyl records
Best of Brooklyn: Brooklyn-Phono vinyl records
A Sunset Park factory still makes vinyl records. Brooklyn-Phono is a record-pressing factory run by a husband and wife.
A Sunset Park factory still makes vinyl records. Brooklyn-Phono is a record-pressing factory run by a husband and wife.
Best of Brooklyn: Florists start beautification campaign using recycled flowers
Best of Brooklyn: Florists start beautification campaign using recycled flowers
A pair of Brooklyn florists have begun decorating New York City subways and bus stops with floral arrangements as part of a beautification campaign.
A pair of Brooklyn florists have begun decorating New York City subways and bus stops with floral arrangements as part of a beautification campaign.
Best of Brooklyn: Select Vintage
Best of Brooklyn: Select Vintage
A vintage sports memorabilia store is taking customers back in Brooklyn.
A vintage sports memorabilia store is taking customers back in Brooklyn.
Best of Brooklyn: Artist creates Picasso sculpture
Best of Brooklyn: Artist creates Picasso sculpture
A large outdoor sculpture of Pablo Picasso is catching attention along the Columbia Street waterfront.
A large outdoor sculpture of Pablo Picasso is catching attention along the Columbia Street waterfront.
Best of Brooklyn: TransitBae gets big on Instagram
Best of Brooklyn: TransitBae gets big on Instagram
Deidra Mensah put a picture of her sequined prom dress on Instagram last week while taking a train to meet her date in New Jersey.
Deidra Mensah put a picture of her sequined prom dress on Instagram last week while taking a train to meet her date in New Jersey.
Deidra Mensah put a picture of her sequined prom dress on Instagram last week while taking a train to meet her date in New Jersey.
Best of Brooklyn: Low-income residents learn to code in Brooklyn
Best of Brooklyn: Low-income residents learn to code in Brooklyn
Low-income residents in Brooklyn are learning to code as part of a new program.
Low-income residents in Brooklyn are learning to code as part of a new program.
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Your 2018 Brooklyn Fall Fun Photos
Your 2018 Brooklyn Fall Fun Photos
Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics!
Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BKFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BKFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
2018 American Music Awards
2018 American Music Awards
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
Photos
Yankees and Red Sox face off in ALDS
Yankees and Red Sox face off in ALDS
Photos from the American League Division Series that has all eyes on the rivalry between Boston and the Bronx.
Photos from the American League Division Series that has all eyes on the rivalry between Boston and the Bronx.
Sights and Scene Photos from New York Comic Con 2018
Sights and Scene Photos from New York Comic Con 2018
New York Comic Con is being held at the Javits Center Oct. 4-7, and News 12 is there! Click or tap on the photos to see the full album and send us your photos if you were there!
New York Comic Con is being held at the Javits Center Oct. 4-7, and News 12 is there! Click or tap on the photos to see the full album and send us your photos if you were there!
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
